When Cubby joined our family, we had growing safety concerns around using plastics, metals and ceramics in our own 'human' day-to-day and sought glass vessels for Cubby's food and water. The options were slim, mostly involving the repurposing of fragile glass dishes or saucers. None of which were very durable and all of which easily scooted or tipped when jostled. We wanted something substantial, something that as a fixture in our home would be beautiful to look at, and most important something safe and non-toxic for Cubby. We found nothing. What do you do when you can't find it and you think it needs to be created? You make it yourself.